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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,098.18 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,098.18 and 321.16 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,098.18 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,098.18 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,098.18 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 352,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,689.88/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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